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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,628.90, 247,889.64 and 99,059.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,628.90, 247,889.64 and 99,059.28 is: 136,702.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,628.90 : 247,889.64 = 99,059.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,628.90/247,889.64 = 99,059.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,628.90x = 247,889.64 × 99,059.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,628.90x = 24,555,769,257.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,555,769,257.86/179,628.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,702.78

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